Saturday, March 9, 2013
Jennie Cisna Mills, director of Shorewood-Troy Library, outlines how bonds will be sold and paid off over 20-25 years to build a new library if residents support a tax increase.
In the spring edition of "Reading Between the Lines," a publicatoin for patrons of the library, Shorewood-Troy Public Library director Jennie Cisna Mills answers the question, "Why a new library building?" Residents will be asked to vote on a proposed tax increase to build the library on April 9. The cost of the new library is estimated at $21 million. "We estimate that for the average home in Shorewood the cost would be about $20 a month—less than a hardback book, half the cost of a video game, much less than the cost of having the internet in your home," Cisna Mills said in her "From the Director" letter. She said she will be happy to answer questions. Call her at 815-725-1715.
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Friday, March 8, 2013
Registrar will be on duty at Troy-Shorewood Library: The deadline is Tuesday, March 12.
Here's a quick reminder about voter registration, courtesy of the folks at Shorewood-Troy Libary. March 12 is the last day to register to vote, according to a post on the library's Facebook page. And, did you know the Shorewood Library offers the services of a registrar? "She'll be at the library on Friday (March 8), Monday (March 11), and Tuesday (March 12)," according to the library's Facebook page.
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Tuesday, February 5, 2013
A staff member and a Shorewood-Troy Library trustee will be at the library a couple of hours each Saturday to provide information.
The Shorewood-Troy Library is hosting a series of informal meet-and-greets to take questions, gain input, and explain the layout of the potential new building, according to officials. A staff member and a Shorewood-Troy Library trustee will be at the library a couple of hours each Saturday to provide information. Cookies and coffee will be available. The meet-and-greets will be held on the following dates: Residents in the Shorewood-Troy Library District will have to vote in April whether or not they want to see their taxes go up for the purpose of building a new library The proposed library will be located near the Shorewood Village Hall. It will be an estimated 47,500 square feet. The estimated total cost for the new building, which …
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Board meets on Thursday and is likely to vote on whether or not to ask voters for a tax increase.
The Shorewood-Troy Library has spend the past few months getting input from the public on what they would like to see in a new building. They have outgrown their current space and have been working to purchase about 5 acres near Shorewood Village Hall. But, the library only has enough cash in reserve to buy the land. To build on it, they have to turn to voters. On Thursday night, the Shorewood-Troy Library Board of Trustees will vote on whether or not they want to ask voters for a referendum to pay to build a new building on the land. Library director Jenni Mills told Patch back in April that the library knew that at some point they were going to have to ask voters for help. In December, the library was still hosting meetings so residents …
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Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Library Director Jennie Mills will be present to answer questions from the public.
The Shorewood-Troy Public Library will host another forum about the library's potential new facility at 11 a.m. Thursday, 650 Deerwood Drive. Architects from Nagle Hartray will be present to provide information about the building plans. Library Director Jennie Mills will also be present to answer questions from the public. Light refreshments will be served. About 50 people turned out to the library's Dec. 3 forum to weigh in on the possibility of a whole new library building. Shorewood-Troy Library is part of the Pinnacle Library Consortioum.
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Architects from Nagle Hartray will be present to provide information about the building plans.
The Shorewood-Troy Public Library will host another forum about the library's potential new facility at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 3, 650 Deerwood Drive. Architects from Nagle Hartray will be present to provide information about the building plans. Library Director Jennie Mills will also be present to answer questions from the public. Light refreshments will be served. About 50 people turned out to the library's Dec. 3 forum to weigh in on the possibility of a whole new library building. Shorewood-Troy Library is part of the Pinnacle Library Consortioum.
Friday, December 21, 2012
Eligible patrons include senior citizens, the injured or ill, late-term or post pregnancy mothers, and people with disabilities.
The Shorewood-Troy Library is now offering a home delivery service for library materials to homebound individuals holding a Shorewood library card. Eligible patrons include senior citizens, the injured or ill, late-term or post pregnancy mothers, and people with disabilities. Brochures and applications are available at the circulation desk and in youth services. For more information, contact the library by phone, email, or visit www.shorewood.lib.il.us/outreach.
Monday, December 17, 2012
Parents must stay with children under 9. Teens and adults will have a separate read-a-thon on the main floor.
Kids, teens and adults are invited to participate in Shorewood-Troy Library's first Winter Read-A-Thon from 1 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 3. Kids can bring their blankets and pillows, and during the four hours will get two 15 minute breaks and one extra bathroom pass. Everyone who lasts each hour (on the hour) will receive a small prize. All children still reading at 5 p.m. can enter for a chance to win one of three gift cards during the grand prize drawing. Parents must stay with children under 9. Light refreshments will be served. And for teens and adults, the library will have a separate read-a-thon on the main floor. Check with the reference desk for more information.
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Pianist and vocalist Donna Meyer will present holiday music for all ages.
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Thursday, December 13, 2012
The community is invited to enjoy a holiday concert at 2 p.m. Saturday, at the Shorewood-Troy Library. Pianist and vocalist Donna Meyer will present holiday piano music for all ages. Registration can be done online, by calling (815) 725-4368, or in person at one of library's service desks.
Shorewood-Troy Library turns to the residents for thoughts on a potential new building.
About 50 people turned out to Shorewood-Troy Library Dec. 3 to weigh in on the possibility of a whole new library building. "They were really just trying to get a feel for if they would like the building and how the building would work for them,"Jennie Mills, library executive director said. The library district is already under contract to purchase the 5 acres they intend to build on, land which is out by the newly-constructed village hall. As we reported in April, the library district has outgrown its current space. "We don’t have enough room for (book) collections," Mills said at the time. "We are getting rid of books that could still be used to make room for new books." The residents who came out to the December meeting were looking …
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11:58 pm on Thursday, April 4, 2013
Only an idiot would vote to raise their own taxes in this economy. My property taxe's are 8100 yearly already (and for what?). Im already getting banged for my buck, give my ration of KY to somebody else. more ›